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Land Rover

Land Rover, when I think of them, I think adventures. And my first Land Rover, a Freelander2, has met the mark at every point. Here you’ll find articles about my Land Rover adventures, maintenance, modification and use.

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Land Rover – Freelander Boot Switch Replacement

Posted on 20 August 2023 by Admin_M
FL2_boot release switch

9 min read Does the world need another Freelander 2 boot switch write up? Probably not. But will this one be over detailed and lengthy? Yes, it will! Continue Reading →

Automotive Adventures, Land Rover land rover, maintenance
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Land Rover – FL2 Tail Light Security

Posted on 28 November 2021 by Admin_M
land rover tail light security screw

4 min read After reports of Freelander 2 tail light theft, I want to take away an opportunity for theft. Installing tail light security screws are a quick and easy fix. Continue Reading →

Automotive Adventures, Land Rover freelander, land rover, Security, Tail Light Theft
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Freelander – NW4x4R LANTRA Training

Posted on 6 March 2021 by Admin_M
beached land rover freelander2

3 min read I’ve recently completed a LANTRA training course with NW4x4R. General Grabber AT3 tyres certainly helped, the lack of ground clearance didn’t! Continue Reading →

Automotive Adventures, Land Rover land rover, NW4x4r
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Retrofit – Freelander 2 – Reversing Camera

Posted on 27 November 2020 by Admin_M
freelander reverse camera display

7 min read Do I need a reversing camera? Probably not. But having retrofit one to the Freelander2 and I’m glad that I did! Continue Reading →

Electronics, Land Rover freelander, retrofit, reverse camera
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Workshop – Making Roof Bar Storage

Posted on 1 October 2020 by Admin_M

4 min read After falling over the Freelander2 roof bars one too many times, it was time to make some roof bar storage. Fire up the welder! Continue Reading →

Fabrication, Land Rover, Workshop fabrication, freelander, land rover, roof bars, welding
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Retrofit – Freelander 2 Dimming Rearview Mirror

Posted on 2 August 2020 by Admin_M

5 min read Long commutes in the dark, with bright lights behind, are no good for my eyes. The solution, retrofit of a Freelander dimming rearview mirror. Continue Reading →

Electronics, Land Rover freelander, harness, land rover, maintenance, rearview mirror, retrofit
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SDD – Battery Support Unit

Posted on 26 July 2020 by Admin_M

7 min read Using a diagnostic tool puts a big load on the car battery. To avoid damage you should use a battery support unit. But what is it, and why is it needed? Continue Reading →

Diagnostics, Electronics, Land Rover Battery Support Unit, CTEK, Diagnostic, land rover, NOCO, SDD
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Symptom Driven Diagnostic (SDD) – Diagnostic Adapter

Posted on 6 July 2020 by Admin_M

6 min read Land Rovers of a certain age eventually cry out for a diagnostic session. With dealer diagnostic sessions costing as much as £145 per hour, you may want to DIY. This will put you on the slippery slope of the Land… Continue Reading →

Diagnostics, Land Rover DA-Dongle, diagnostic adapter, Diagnostic Associates, land rover, Mongoose, SDD, Symptom Driven Diagnostic, VCI, VCX Nano, VXDiag
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Land Rover Electrical Architecture

Posted on 16 June 2020 by Admin_M

5 min read In this article we look at vehicle electrical architecture to give us a indication of module compatibility from one model to another. Continue Reading →

CAN Bus, Electronics, Land Rover architecture, Dual Can, EUCD, freelander, gen2.1, land rover, Multi Can, t5
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Retrofit Range Rover Gen2.1 features into Freelander2?

Posted on 24 May 2020 by Admin_M

3 min read I really enjoy the Gen2.1 infotainment system. There, I’ve said it. But just how much better can I make it? Continue Reading →

Electronics, Land Rover CPLA, FCDIM, gen2.1, infotainment, L359, L405, L538, land rover, rear screen entertainment, RSE, X351
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Flat Battery – Trickle in some current!

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Admin_M

2 min read With both cars sat on the drive doing very little, and an average battery age of over 8 years, will my little CTEK keep them charged? Continue Reading →

BX16Valve, Citroen BX Articles, Electronics, Land Rover, Workshop BX 16Valve, Citroën BX, CTEK, freelander, land rover
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Freelander – Fire Extinguisher Accessory Instal

Posted on 12 May 2020 by Admin_M

3 min read With more car adventures involving wayward cars, it’s time for a fire extinguisher in the Freelander. There’s an accessory kit for that! Continue Reading →

Land Rover accessory, fire extinguisher, freelander, land rover
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Freelander – Custom Light Bar Roof Rack

Posted on 10 May 2020 by Admin_M

3 min read With more time spent in hazardous positions, I want to be seen. So a lightbar and custom roof rack for the Freelander was the way to go. Continue Reading →

Electronics, Fabrication, Land Rover accessory, freelander, lightbar
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The BX Project Website

Posted on 10 May 2020 by Admin_M

2 min read The BX Project website has been in existence, in one way or another, for over 15 years. Although the site was initially created as a way to share my experiences about my Citroen BX 16Valve, it quickly became a method… Continue Reading →

BX16Valve, Citroen BX Articles, Electronics, Land Rover, Maintenance, Workshop

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